Oksana Koneva

Nicole DeTommaso: Navigating career aspirations as a first-generation professional

Nicole DeTommaso: Navigating career aspirations as a first-generation professional
First-generation career challenges and achievements

Nicole DeTommaso said that one of the hardest parts of being a first-generation professional is not always knowing what to aspire to due to lack of exposure to different career paths.

She added that she did not grow up knowing anyone in investment banking or venture capital, but has since built a career in both fields and established a venture capital firm.

DeTommaso has previously cautioned that founders stacking SAFE agreements during fundraising may risk giving away significant equity in their startups, as detailed here. She also reported on Kalshi’s $1 billion raise at a $40 billion valuation, led by its MIT graduate founders, in a separate update here. Her commentary frequently focuses on fundraising strategies and developments in venture finance.

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